This Stallion Service contract certifies that _______________________________, hereinafter designated Mare Owner, agrees to breed the mare ____________________________, Breed _____________, Registration No.___________________ to the stallion Wincredible, for the breeding season of 2006 at  $___________, with a live foal guarantee. The breeding season in force for this contract shall begin February 14^th, 2006 and end June 15^th, 2006 of the year covered by this contract. Buddy Talbert, agent for the above named stallion, will herein be referred to as Breeder.

1. A non-refundable booking fee of $__________of the above fee is payable with this contract and the non-refundable balance of  $____________plus all unpaid expenses will be payable upon receipt of an invoice or when the mare leaves the farm, whichever is first.  The Breeder requires 48 hours advance notice when the Mare Owner wishes to remove his/her mare(s) from the farm. This will allow Breeder sufficient time to prepare the final statement so the Mare Owner may settle his/her account.

2. A photostatic copy of the registration papers (both sides), a current negative coggins, a veterinarian’s health certificate, plus health, worming and immunization records must be presented upon arrival of mare. If not, the Breeder will make proper arrangements for tests and/or exams, at the Mare Owner’s expense.

3. The Breeder will exercise judgment as to the care and supervision of mare and/or foal. Breeder assumes responsibility for arranging veterinarian and farrier services as need at Mare Owner’s expense.

4. Mare Owner agrees that the mare shall be healthy, in sound breeding condition and free from infection or disease. Breeder reserves the right to refuse mare if not in satisfactory condition. Mare Owner may substitute another mare within that same breeding season.

5. Breeder agrees to diligently try to settle mare; however, if mare fails to settle, for any reason, Mare Owner will hold Breeder blameless. Mare Owner agrees to give Breeder ample opportunity to settle mare. There will be no guarantee of a live foal for any mare leaving Buddy Talbert Quarter Horses before being checked safe in foal by the attending veterinarian. If mare leaves premises before being pregnancy checked, the live foal guarantee becomes VOID and all unpaid balances are due and payable. Mare Owner agrees that stallion owner and/or manager does not make any guarantees as to the quality or conformation of the foal nor, that the foal will be free of any infirmity, conformation defect, disease, or inherited trait.

6. This contract holds a live foal guarantee; in which a live foal is described as a newborn foal which stands and nurses without assistance. It is understood that if the mare proves barren, aborts her foal of if the foal is stillborn, a return privilege will be granted for the current or the following breeding season only. Breeder must be notified, and written verification by a licensed veterinarian is required within 7 days, that the mare has slipped or has produced a non-viable foal. Mare Owner certifies that such abortion or death did not result from any act or omission of the Owner subsequent to the mare’s departure from Buddy Talbert Quarter Horses.

7. Mare Owner and Breeder agree that should the above mentioned stallion die, or become unfit for service, or, if the above  mentioned mare dies, or becomes incapable of breeding, then the Mare Owner may substitute another mare or breed the above named mare to another stallion on the farm that is agreed to by both the Breeder and the Mare Owner.

8. Both parties agree that Buddy Talbert Quarter Horses (Farm), the Breeder, its owners, employees, veterinarians, and guests shall not be liable for any injury, escape, disability, or death of any horses on its premises. The above named Mare Owner, whose  horse(s) are under the care of Buddy Talbert Quarter Horses will not be liable or responsible for any damage, injury or death to the breeding farm stallions, employees, veterinarians, or other animals in the care of Buddy Talbert Quarter Horses, whether or not caused by his/her horse(s).

9. A breeder’s certificate will be issued to Mare Owner after all fees/expenses have been paid in full and upon notification of the birth of the foal.

10. This contract is entered into in the County of Sullivan, State of Tennessee and will be interpreted and enforced under the laws  of this state. Should either party breach this contract, the breaching party shall pay all court fees.

11. When the above named Mare Owner signs and returns one copy of this contract to the Breeder it will then be a binding contract on both parties, subject to the above terms and conditions. This contract is not valid unless completed in full.

BOARD PER DAY: Dry: $__.Wet: $__. Foaling Charge $350.  Farrier/Veterinarian expense as necessary.